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Sammy

Male · Senior · 21 years

Hello, I am Sammy! I was dropped off at the animal shelter because I meow too loudly. I used to meow a lot when I wanted something, and that got my old owners and neighbors pretty tired eventually. I was with a family for 12 years, and the shelter that rehomed me didn't want me back either. Here, I was finally introduced to a vet, and everything came to light (thyroid overactivity, tartar, and to make matters worse, I'm also deaf). Now, I have to take a pill every day. Sometimes I take it in a treat, but other times I need to be convinced to take the pill. I don't meow much anymore. I'm not the youngest, and I don't find life in the animal shelter so great. I'm looking for a new home quickly where I can enjoy the time I have left. I'm starting to wonder who would take in an old, sick cat like me. In the best case, they would also be deaf. Although the animal caretakers say I don't meow much at all. I like to be cuddled by familiar people, but I also want to be left alone sometimes. I wish for a quiet home with little fuss. At my age, I don't need much action. I'm not allowed to go outside anymore, but a small, sun-warmed balcony would be nice. So if you'd like to give an old cat like me a nice home, please contact the animal shelter. Hurry up, the food here doesn't taste as good to me anymore. This animal was surrendered to the shelter.

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Hallo, ich bin der Sammy! Ich wurde hier im Tierheim abgegeben, weil ich zu laut miaue. Ich habe viel gemauzt, wenn ich etwas wollte, und das wurde meinen alten Besitzern und den Nachbarn wohl irgendwann zu viel. 12 Jahre war ich bei der Familie und der Verein, der mich vermittelt hat, wollte mich natürlich auch nicht zurückhaben. Hier wurde ich dann endlich mal einem Tierarzt vorgestellt. Da kam dann alles ans Licht (Schilddrüsenüberfunktion, Zahnstein und zu allem Überfluss, taub). Jetzt muss ich jeden Tag eine Tablette fressen. Manchmal mache ich das einfach in einem Leckerli, aber manchmal muss man mich auch erst davon überzeugen, die Tablette zu fressen. Viel mauzen tue ich hier nicht mehr. Ich bin nicht mehr der Jüngste und das Leben im Tierheim finde ich nicht so schön. Ich suche schnell ein neues Zuhause, wo ich die letzte Zeit, die mir noch bleibt, genießen darf. So langsam mache ich mir hier Gedanken, wer so einen alten kranken Sack wie mich wohl noch aufnimmt? Im besten Fall ist der auch taub. Obwohl die Tierpfleger sagen, ich miaue überhaupt nicht viel. Von vertrauten Menschen lasse ich mich gerne kuscheln, möchte aber auch manchmal in Ruhe gelassen werden. Ich wünsche mir ein ruhiges Zuhause ohne viel Trubel. In meinem Alter brauche ich nicht mehr viel Aktion. Freigang ist ja wohl tabu für mich, aber so ein kleiner abgenetzter Balkon, wo ich in der Sonne liegen kann, wäre schon schön. Also wenn Ihr einem alten Katzenopi ein schönes Zuhause schenken möchtet, dann meldet Euch doch im Tierheim. Beeilt Euch bitte, das Essen schmeckt mir hier schon nicht mehr. Euer Sammy

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 21 years
Location
🇩🇪Remagen
Shelter
Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen.
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Cared for by Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen. · Remagen

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Sammy home

What you'll need for Sammy in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

    Top-loading carriers are easier than dragging cats out of a side door.

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    €25–40
  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

    Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.

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    €18–25
  3. 03
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    Covered Litter Box

    Privacy reduces stress in week one. Get one size up from what you'd think.

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    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

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    €10–18
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    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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About Sammy

What life with Sammy looks like

Sammy is a small senior cat waiting at Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen. in Remagen.

Senior cats are the gentlest house guests: predictable, mostly silent, and grateful for a sunny windowsill. Older cats often have minor dental or kidney issues — keep an eye on water intake and weight. Many sleep eighteen hours a day and want no part of any drama.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Sammy, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Sammy?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Sammy on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Sammy if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen. will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Sammy already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most cats on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Sammy isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Tierheim u. Tierschutzverein Kreis Ahrweiler e.V. / Tierheim Remagen. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Sammy and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (DE). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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